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With all the sacrifices and hardship that our military men and women go through for the defense of our nation, it saddens me to know that some unappreciative person stole monies from a collection box that was used to help pay for the shipping of 200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to the 1-502th INF, Afghanistan!

Art isn’t just about seeing it with your eyes – it’s about touching, exploring and experiencing – and that is exactly what Kentucky Gourd Society member and artist Patrice Will is hoping will make this weekend’s 16th annual Kentucky Gourd Art Show unique.

Imagine the horror of finding untreated sewage bubbling up the shower drain. As if that’s not bad enough, then you discover the vile liquid has managed to seep into the wall and is now pooling in the basement.

This is the nightmare that one Early Wyne couple wad living one recent Sunday afternoon.

“We were lucky we were home,” said Rick Sienkowski, “and that it was concentrated in one area.”

Before last week, Spencer Countians in need of food assistance could acquire a substantial amount of boxed or canned food – but no fresh fruits or vegetables.

“Starting today, we will have fresh produce every week,” said Jill Whitehouse, Family Service Coordinator for Spencer County’s Multipurpose Community Action Agency.

Fresh apples, potatoes and cabbages were delivered to the food pantry Friday. Whitehouse said the selection will vary depending on what Dare to Care is able to provide, but that fresh items will be delivered every Thursday.

As a Taylorsville precinct resident, I am planning to vote for Richard Travelstead as this district’s magistrate.

I have known Richard for over four years beginning back in the days when Guard Duty was forming. Richard is an Army veteran and was very interested in helping get the organization going. Along with being on its executive board, he was instrumental in securing our non-profit status.

The Spencer County Lady Bears are sporting an 8-10 record on the season, but they’re proving capable of competing against the top teams in 8th region.

The girls started the week last Tuesday by hosting South Oldham and beating the Lady Dragons 4-1. The next evening, the Lady Bears traveled to North Oldham to take on the Lady Mustangs, one of the top teams in the region. Having lost an earlier match-up with North Oldham by a score of 3-0, Spencer County again made it a tight affair, this time falling 4-3.

We are nearing the time when many young people will celebrate a lifetime of accomplishments as they graduate from high school and move toward their life goals. Family and friends will gather together for a festive occasion to commemorate this awesome milestone.

Traditionally, this is also a time when alcohol enters into the mix and brings tragic results for all involved. Alcohol is the most commonly used drug among American youth and it kills 5,000 teens every year.

I am Linda Greenwell. When I moved to Spencer County in 1992, I met Bill Karrer and was impressed with his knowledge of government, the political process as well as his eagerness and willingness to work hard for the county without benefit of an elected office. His goal was not a job, but a better operating county government and improved community in which to live and raise his family, while benefiting the families of his friends and neighbors.

• is specifically charged with executing all ordinances and resolutions of the fiscal court, all contracts entered into by the fiscal court, and all state laws subject to enforcement by the judge executive or by officers under his or her supervision.

• has the primary responsibility for the administration of county government.

• is responsible for keeping the fiscal court informed of the operations of county departments, boards, and commissions.